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HISTORY OF DRAINS THE SOLUTION: THE ECO Bionics® BIO-Amp™
MODERN SEWAGE SYSTEM CAUSTICS: THE FIRST DRAIN BACTERIA: A BIOLOGICAL
OPENERS BREAKTHROUGH RESULTS WITH THE UTILIZATION OF BIO-Amp
Septic tanks were introduced; effluent
water was largely untreated causing Powdered and liquid caustic formulations Powdered and liquid bacteria
pollution of streams and rivers. were introduced to open clogged drains; formulations were introduced; FREE-UP OF VALUABLE MAINTENANCE DOLLARS BACTERIA COUNT

these were not always effective. applying in a timely fashion to have Case Study 40
an impact was still a challenge.
A 180-bed hospital located in Bakersfield, California was having
significant difficulty in controlling the Oil and Grease accumulation in
30 30 Trillion
its kitchen grease trap and 1,500 gallon on-site lift station.
The hospital was spending over $10,000 annually in biological
products and drain treatments, in addition to hydro-jetting the
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grease trap monthly and manually chiseling large grease deposits
from the lift station walls. However, the hospital still incurred
periodic backups.
10
Cover Baffle Pipe
ACIDS: THE OTHER END One BIO-Amp was installed feeding directly into the main line
Fats, Oil,
Grease
Weir
OF THE pH SCALE leading to the lift station, and a second BIO-Amp was later installed
Inlet
Pipe
Liquid Level
Outlet
Pipe
Sulfuric acid was used to on the main line leading to the grease trap. The BIO-Amps pumped 8 Billion
Clear
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instantly clear drains; many 60 trillion bacteria into the drain system each day.
Sludge
Daily Competitor Daily BIO-Amp
customers were sensitive to Dosage (10 fl oz) Dosage Per Unit
LEARNING TO TRAP GREASE employee exposure to acids.
Grease traps were introduced; they THE BIO-Amp SAVED THE HOSPITAL $10,000 IN MAINTENANCE COSTS, WHILE KEEPING
still experienced foul odors and manual
THE TRAPS AND LINES FREE OF GREASE
cleaning was required.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE SAVINGS $10,000 ANNUAL DRAIN MAINTENANCE SAVINGS

Hydro-jetting frequency reduced to once per quarter $15,000

The ECO Bionics® BIO-Amp™ Manual chiseling eliminated
THE PERFECT UNION OF ENGINEERING AND MICROBIOLOGY
$10,000
Reduced
Hydrodetting
BIO-Amp has been created with the This system provides an excellent BACKUPS COMPLETELY ELIMINATED Labor
increasing developments of bacteria alternative to drain maintenance Savings
$5,000
used in drain products. Equipment is now and produces enough bacteria to 3 years without a lift station backup Grease Trap
Treatment
being used to incubate bacteria into live have a significant impact on the 2 years without a grease trap backup Savings
organisms and automatically dispense drain system.
$2,500 Lift Station
them into drain lines. Treatment
Savings

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THE SOLUTION: THE ECO Bionics® BIO-Amp™ COMMON DRAIN LINE PROBLEMS
SLOW DRAINS & BACKUPS
• Fats, Oils, Grease, and food particles clog drain lines and grease
traps
• This is caused by excessive dumping of waste into sinks and floor
drains, resulting in filthy snaking and downtime
PROBLEMS WITH MOST GENERAL DRAIN LINE
PRODUCTS
• Solvents, Caustics/Alkaline, and Acids can harm pipes and
fixtures and are not safe to use, handle, or store
• Will not eliminate foul odors
• Product overuse adds to plumber expenses

FOUL ODORS NOT ALL BIOLOGICAL DRAIN MAINTAINERS ARE

THE SAME
• Strong odors caused by food particles decomposing inside drain • Most companies deliver weak or dormant bacteria that are
RESULTS WITH THE UTILIZATION OF BIO-Amp lines and on top of the hardened grease layer in the grease trap less effective
EXPENSIVE & INEFFECTIVE GREASE TRAP • Many products contain only “free enzymes” which break up and
Introduction of 30 Trillion Bacteria Into Drain Line PUMPING liquefy grease sending the problem down the line; products like
• Pumping does not remove grease buildup inside the drain line these are prohibited by most water authorities
Overwhelming Amount of Bacteria Is 1,000 Times More Bacteria Than The Nearest Competitor • Most biological products are applied under the wrong conditions
• Pumping leaves behind crusted grease on the walls of the trap,
BIO-Amp vs. The Competition which leads to more frequent pumping and at the wrong time
WHAT DAILY DOSING MEANS TO YOU *30 Trillion Bacteria • Traditional “bug in a bottle” products must package product with
Enter Your Drain Line
TRILLIONS Bacteria Enter Every 24 hours CITY & COUNTY SURCHARGES dormant, spore-form bacteria which require 4-6 hours to wake
The BIO-Amp applies the competitors equivalent of 292 gallons of Drain Line
30 up and begin feeding
bacterial product every 24 hours!
• Improper disposal of Fats, Oils, and Greases results in fines • Most facilities do not have 4-6 hours of downtime, causing most
THAT’S MORE THAN FIVE 55-GALLON DRUMS…EVERY DAY! and extra surcharges of these products to be prematurely pushed through your system
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• The local water authorities are becoming more and more to the collection facility
stringent in their enforcement of laws pertaining to the level of
10 In Growth
FOG, BOD, and TSS emitted by businesses into municipal sewer
BIO-Amp Start
Vessel lines
Bugs In A *If Applied Every 24 Hours
Bottle Start
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24 48 72 96
HOURS

PREVENTS BACK-UPS REDUCES PROFESSIONAL MAINTENANCE SERVICING

Bacteria digest grease build-up in drain lines that can block flow and Bacteria reduce pumps outs, pressure washing, and hydro-jetting
cause a backup. occurences often by as much as 50%.

ELIMINATES FOUL ODORS REDUCES CITY AND COUNTY SURCHARGES

Bacteria reduce the amount of food particles that decay and cause Bacteria reduce FOG, BOD, and other waste content entering the
foul odors. sanitary sewer.

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THE SOLUTION: THE ECO Bionics® BIO-Amp™ THE SOLUTION: THE ECO Bionics® BIO-Amp™
STEP 1: THE INTRODUCTION OF BACTERIA STEP 2: THE DELIVERY SYSTEM STEP 3: THE INTRODUCTION OF BACTERIA INTO DRAIN LINES

1. Each day 32 grams

FREE-FLOWTM THE BIO-Amp UNIT
of Free-FlowTM pellets are
automatically dumped
30 TRILLION BACTERIA DAILY WORRY FREE OPERATION into the growth vessel
Free-Flow generates 1,000 times more The BIO-Amp unit automatically
bacteria than the nearest competitor. applies product without any need
for you to mix
LIVE BACTERIA chemicals and apply.
Unlike other spore-form bacteria 2. The vessel fills with water
products, Free-Flow bacteria are ready COMPACT SIZE and begins to spin, creating
to go to work soon as they enter the 18”W x 29.5” H x 9.25” D, the unit a vortex
drain system, improving the effectiveness of each treatment. easily fits into tight areas where wall
space is valuable.
THE RIGHT BACTERIA
Free-Flow contains five different types MAINTENANCE FREE
of bacteria that attack food sources and Each BIO-Amp is leased so that any
turn them into water and CO2 , and in turn, monthly service is addressed by the
generate more bacteria. technician. 3. The bacteria dissolve and
spin for 24 hours where
Often these are the same bacteria used by PATENTED TECHNOLOGY they become active and
local wastewater treatment facilities. The BIO-Amp Unit is developed specifically for our company. multiply every 20 minutes

THE RIGHT ENZYMES NO SPECIAL CONNECTIONS

Specific enzymes are released by the Free-Flow bacteria so
they can digest and eliminate fats, starches, proteins, paper
and vegetables, and human and animal wastes.
NO FREE ENZYMES OR SURFACTANTS
Free-Flow actually digests and removes
grease, unlike solvents and free enzyme
products which liquefy grease and send
it to treatment facilities.
FOG REDUCTION
Free-Flow reduces the amount of Fats, Oils, and Greases passed to
the city or county wastewater treatment facility.
The unit operates when connected to a standard hose bib and a
110V electrical outlet.
4. At the end of the 24 hour period, the
AUTOMATIC DOSAGE
entire contents of the vessel (30 trillion live
The BIO-Amp Unit calculates the correct dosage amount for your
bacteria) are applied to your drain system
system every time.
and the entire process starts over again
OVERFLOW PROTECTION
The unit will automatically shut off in an overflow situation.
5. All of this is controlled by the computer
BACK-FLOW PREVENTER found here – The machine is completely
This ensures that biologicals cannot enter the fresh water supply. independent and requires no action from
you or your staff

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